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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all wheel arches filled
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all wheel arches filled
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front &rear corroded to excess (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole under side corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger behind axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger in front of axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill behind axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger behind axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all 4 under arches corroded
both outer sills corroded
oil leak on back of engine
under side of van corroded in various places
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver seat (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passengers (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near front of spring inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver seat (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passengers (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner panel marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
oil leak detected possibly from turbo
slight free play felt at o/s/f steering rack arm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake pads visually look thin advise
oil leak detected possibly from turbo
slight free play felt at o/s/f steering rack arm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
slight play in n/s rack end
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
slight play in n/s rack end
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
no spare wheel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/f wing mirror wide angle glass cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror tapped up
n/s rear tyre approaching limit for wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight end float rear n&o/s bearings (hub)
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DS03 VCT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS03 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DS03 VCT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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